Georgian Legend Rkatsiteli Qvevri Orange 2022 750ml

Approachable orange wine that is an excellent introduction to the category. Made using the traditional Kakhetian Qvevri method. Wine is fermented and aged with grape skins for 6 months with minimal intervention. Smokey on the nose, with notes of apricot, bruised apple, and orange peel.

• Country: Georgia
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

Varietal

Rkatsiteli

Rkatsiteli is an ancient white grape variety originating from Georgia, one of the world’s oldest winemaking regions. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and remains widely planted in Georgia, Eastern Europe, and even parts of the United States. Rkatsiteli thrives in cool to moderate climates, producing wines with high acidity and bright, fresh flavors.

What makes Rkatsiteli unique is its versatility and ability to excel in both modern and traditional winemaking styles. In conventional white wines, it offers flavors of green apple, pear, citrus, and floral notes, with crisp acidity and a mineral-driven finish. However, when made in the traditional Georgian qvevri (clay amphora) style, it undergoes extended skin contact, creating an amber wine with a rich, tannic structure and complex notes of dried fruit, honey, nuts, and spice.

Rkatsiteli pairs well with grilled fish, roasted poultry, and Georgian cuisine, making it a fascinating and food-friendly white wine.